Dr. Martin is conducting a study of infant attachment. Her hypothesis is that infants who have not yet developed some concept of object permanence will not show specific attachments to caregivers. Which theoretical view of attachment does Dr. Martin hold?

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Dr. Martin's hypothesis is based on the cognitive theoretical view of attachment, as it involves the infant's mental development (specifically, the development of object permanence) and its impact on attachment to caregivers. Object permanence is a cognitive milestone where an infant understands that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched.

Dr Martin Is Conducting a Study of Infant Attachment